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Let There Be Light

In this article, we look at the role of simulation in the art and craft of automotive lighting, from headlights to ambient light.
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Engineering Models Gain Digital Access to Space and Time

CAD and CAE companies are exploring digital twins of products, processes and environments to improve engineering outcomes.

Let There Be Light

June 5, 2026 · In this article, we look at the role of simulation in the art and craft of automotive lighting, from headlights to ambient light.

Classiq Collaborates with BMW Group and NVIDIA

July 16, 2024 · Aim is to drive quantum computing applicability in electrical systems engineering.

BMW Group Partners with Dassault Systèmes

February 2, 2024 · Intent is to bring the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to BMW's Future Engineering Platform

Engineering Models Gain Digital Access to Space and Time

July 26, 2023 · CAD and CAE companies are exploring digital twins of products, processes and environments to improve engineering outcomes.

BMW Group and Ansys Co-Developing Simulation Software

May 26, 2022 · The two companies join forces to implement simulation capabilities leading to advances in automated/autonomous vehicle technology.

Dassault Systèmes and BMW Make Stamping Die Design Application

May 6, 2022 · The two companies analyzed how stamped sheet metal parts definition and stamping die design process could be optimized with CATIA applications.

NVIDIA Launches Omniverse Design Collaboration and Simulation Enterprises

April 12, 2021 · Computer makers launch workstations and NVIDIA-certified systems for Omniverse; BMW Group, Ericsson, Foster + Partners, WPP among early adopters.

Ansys Helps BMW With Passive Safety Systems

July 23, 2020 · BMW will use LS-DYNA for multiphysics simulation of safety systems.

BMW Opens Additive Manufacturing Campus

July 6, 2020 · AM campus will focus on prototyping, production, research and training for use of 3D printing in automotive applications.

ANSYS and BMW Group Partner to Jointly Create Simulation Tool Chain for Autonomous Driving

June 11, 2019 · New agreement drives development of autonomous driving technology for the BMW iNEXT, the next-generation autonomous vehicle.

Desktop Metal Ships Studio System

April 2, 2019 · Desktop Metal's new Studio System is designed to be an office-friendly metal 3D printing system; now shipping in U.S. with 2-week lead time.

2018 Altair Enlighten Award Honors Automotive Lightweighting Innovators

July 30, 2018 · GM, BMW, Asahi Kasei and Mazda, Sika Automotive, United States Steel and American Axle & Manufacturing take top honors at the 2018 CAR Management Briefing Seminars.

BMW, MIT Collaborate on Inflatable 3D Printing

July 17, 2018 · MIT is working with automaker BMW to create a 3D-printed inflatable materials that can self-transform and morph into different states.

BMW Shows Off Printed Motorcycle Frame

May 18, 2018 · The Additive Manufacturing Center at the BMW Group Research and Innovation Centre in Munich supplies roughly 140,000 prototype parts each year to the company’s different divisions.

Complexity Races Ahead, Forcing a Focus on Systems Engineering

March 30, 2018 · The Aras ACE 2018 user conference focuses on fast, flexible and open product lifecycle management (PLM).

AMUG Releases Keynote Speaker List for 2018 Conference

February 6, 2018 · Todd Grimm, of T. A. Grimm & Associates and AMUG's AM industry advisor, and Dominik Rietzel, head of BMW Group’s Additive Manufacturing Center (Non-Metal), will kick off the AMUG presentation lineup.

MINI Drivers Can Print Custom Parts

January 26, 2018 · BMW is leveraging 3D printing to allow vehicle owners to customize a BMW MINI using printed inlays to augment their side scuttles, interior trim, LED door sills and LED door projectors.

V2V Technology: A Work in Progress

September 1, 2017 · Vehicle-to-vehicle communications promise life-saving innovations.

Intel, BMW and Mobileye Partner for Self-Driving Cars

July 1, 2016 · The companies want to develop solutions for fully automated driving by 2021.

Collaborative Design Optimization

March 1, 2016 · Enterprise adoption of optimization facilitates the capture and re-deployment of expert knowledge.


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